Dexter Gordon
Tenor Sax Solo on
Driftin'

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Dexter Gordon's tenor sax solo is the opening of 3 solos on this recording, followed by Freddie Hubbard on trumpet. Spanning one chorus of the 32-bar AABA form at a moderate 119 BPM with a swing feel in E♭, the solo runs approximately 1:06. Dexter Gordon opens the solo section with a single chorus of tenor saxophone, bringing his trademark big tone and behind-the-beat phrasing to Hancock's elegant chord changes. Dexter Gordon was 38 to 39 years old at the time of this 1962 recording.

Dexter Gordon was 38 to 39 years old at the time.